I received Kroger's Indulge Without Guilt Yogurt Smoothie Bars for free through Bzz Agent to try. Before receiving Kroger Yogurt Smoothie bars, I wanted to know a few things. I knew they were 60 calories after reading the campaign details, but I wanted to know if they tasted only 60 calories (meaning a little diet-ish). Another big thing for me, was would my picky husband and children eat them. No sense buying something that will get freezer burned by the time I polish off the whole box myself. And lastly, I wanted to know if there was a flavor that would be a good fit for our family.
I ended up getting the Triple Berry as I am not a fan of banana flavoring. After dinner one night, I opened the box and handed out a Smoothie bar to every person in the family, including my 10 month old baby. I tried one as well. My husband loved them, but said he needed at least 2 to feel satisfied. My four year old also loved them and my baby couldn't get enough. I thought they were just okay. I liked the flavor and didn't feel like they tasted bland or anything, I am just not into fruit flavored ice cream bars and ice cream as much as chocolate or vanilla. This is a personal preference and has nothing to do with the product or the brand, just my individual tastes. As far as the texture, they were smooth, fruity, and very creamy. I did like that. They were also more filling than your typical Popsicle with less calories which I also found to be a great feature.
Overall, I thought they were okay, but I marked them a 4/5 because my family thoroughly enjoyed them. Had I been living by myself, I probably did not love them enough to choose them over other frozen products. However, my family loved them enough that I would definitely buy them again as I feel they are a healthier option over a lot of products out there. One thing to note, it that there are only 2 options for flavors. Since I don't like banana, the Triple Berry was really my only option. It would be nice to see Kroger come out with a few more flavor options like a peach, or something similiar. I have also recommended these to several friends and family members, especially the ones that I know enjoy fruit flavored ice cream.
